Talking Your Way to a Better Life

Name: Talking Your Way to a Better Life
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How Effective Communication Skills Can Transform Your World

Created byLouisa Link-McDowell

Last updated 2/2021

English

What you'll learn

Improve Relationships Through Assertive Communication
Master Active Listening
Understand and Practice Reflexive Listening
Build a Strong Foundation of Understanding and Being Understood

Course content

3 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 23m total length

Getting Started4:49
The Secret Mystery of Communication3:27
Improve communication skills by understanding the cerebral cortex, limbic system, and brain stem, and keep the lizard brain deactivated in daily talks while practicing open listening.
Mastering Active Listening6:04
Learn compassionate listening using active listening techniques: ask questions to understand and uncover thoughts and feelings. Practice paraphrasing what you hear to confirm meaning, build connection, boost empathy and happiness.
Saying What's on Your Mind4:19
Learn to express what’s on your mind with clear, positive communication, practice saying your thoughts, and make requests rather than demands to build trust and connection.
Hoping, Hinting and the Power of "I"3:54
Asking vs. Assuming3:58
Practice asking instead of assuming to improve communication, clarify doubts, and understand others' perspectives. Ask direct questions to open honest dialogue and reduce misinterpretations in daily interactions.
Feelings vs. Thoughts3:25
Learn to distinguish feelings from thoughts and practice expressing what you're feeling to deepen intimacy, improve understanding, and make better decisions.

The Gentle Opener2:58
Saying What We Feel5:35
Recognize and label your emotions to transform background feelings into clear signposts for better communication and intimacy. Verbalize emotions to understand actions and strengthen relationships.
Speaking with Kindness4:09
Identify toxic talk in daily conversations and replace it with kindness using I statements and would like to statements to express concerns.
Owning Our Feelings4:01
Own your feelings by labeling and verbalizing them. Replace 'you make me feel' with 'I feel' to reclaim power, responsibility, and improve communication.

Control, Boundaries, and Borders3:34
I... Ask... How... What...3:43
Replace crossover you statements with I statements and how or what questions to invite mutual understanding and respect, preventing blame and arguments.
Using the Word "We"3:03
Learn how to use the word we to describe shared actions without overstepping boundaries; replace assumptions with I statements and clear responsibilities for more effective, respectful communication.
What to Say When We're Annoyed3:50
Express irritation with when you statements, I statements, and would like to statements to describe feelings without blaming others, then practice daily for peace and clearer communication.
The Power and Responsibility of Judgement4:25
Reflective Listening: Part 14:59
Reflective Listening: Part 23:14
Practice reflective listening by mirroring body language, listening without fixing, returning keywords, and using phrases like I heard you say to validate and deepen empathy.
Listening to Understand4:33
Practice listening to understand by staying open to new information and different perspectives. Listen without guile to give the benefit of the doubt and improve communication.
Everyone Wins!5:28
Learn to create win-win outcomes in communication by three steps: talking and listening, exploring concerns, and discovering options, to be together and satisfy both sides.

Requirements

All that is required in this course is a desire to improve your communication skills and a commitment to practice these newly acquired skills.

Description

Learn the vital concepts, tools and habits you need to order to become a vibrant and caring Communicator.

Build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with family, friends, co-workers, clients and bosses as you master time-tested Communication Skills.

· What is Active Listening?

· How Should I Communicate When I’m Annoyed?

· Learn Dynamic Listening Concepts

· Discover and Implement Positive Communication Habits

· Eliminate Barriers to Effective Communication

Create New Neural Pathways in Your Brain

The latest research shows that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective tool when it comes to Communication Skills. In this course you will learn specific CBT techniques that will help you share your thoughts and feelings in a kind, respectful way. You will learn how to listen with kindness and respect. You’ll turn potential arguments into unifying catalysts for change. As you master the techniques in this course you will be creating new neural pathways in your brain. This course will help you physically change how your brain operates simply by applying your willpower and your brain in tandem toward a shared goal: Changing your life by changing how you speak and how you listen.

Content and Overview

With this course I’ve distilled hours and hours of experience working with companies and clients down to 20 lectures that cover everything you need to know about Communication and how to become a great communicator. You’ll explore the role Communication plays in your life. You’ll examine the importance of identifying and owning your feelings. You’ll learn how to set clear, communication borders and boundaries. You’ll discover, and really believe you have a choice when it comes to reacting to negative events or anticipating the future: all based on Communication Skill.

When you’ve completed this course you’ll have tools that you can use over and over again to make yourself understood and understand those around you . You’ll be equipped to find and anticipate hope in the future. You’ll uncover levels of gratitude for yourself and find increased closeness and intimacy with loved ones.

Each short video has a real-world “homework” assignment that should take about a week to complete.

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for anyone who needs to communicate in a clear, kind, effective way... in other words... all of us!

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